Forklift Operator 2nd shift

Surlean Foods; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Surlean Foods is seeking a forklift operator to move materials within the warehouse, load and unload trailers, and maintain forklift equipment. The role requires standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs, with routine inspections and adherence to safety procedures.

Responsibilities include organizing materials, recording weights, and following supervisor directions. Prior forklift training is preferred, with opportunities to complete Surlean’s operator training program, contributing to

Qualifications

• High school degree preferred.
• Forklift certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Move controls to drive forklifts and transfer materials between areas.
• Organize and secure stored materials such as boxes and pallets.
• Load or unload materials manually onto pallets, platforms, or skids.
• Perform routine post and pre inspections of forklift equipment.
• Report equipment damage or safety hazards to the supervisor.
• Weigh products/materials and record weight on labels/tags.
• Complete forklift operator training provided by Surlean.
• Perform other duties as allotted by supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Read labels

Fast-paced work

Basic math

Follow instructions

Stand for long periods

Education

High school degree; forklift certification an advantage

Job description

Purpose:

Operates the equipped industrial forklift to move materials in the warehouse region and to load and unload truck trailers or shipping containers. Operators maintain the equipment, machines, and electrical components.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Moving controls, devices, and levers to drive forklifts of industry to transfer materials between unloading, processing, loading, and storage areas.
• Organizing and securing stored materials such as boxes, pallets, and so on.
• Loading or unloading materials manually, off or on to pallets, platforms, skids, or lifting devises.
• Performing routine post and pre inspections to ensure suitable working nature or forklift equipment.
• Reporting to Supervisor regarding any damage to faulty equipment or any other safety hazards.
• Weighing products or materials, and recording weight and further production information on label and tags.
• Completing forklift operator training provided by Surlean.
• Performing other duties as allotted by supervisor.

Working Conditions:

Frequently requires standing, lifting, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, smelling, listening, speaking, and seeing to perform the essential job duties. Work conditions vary, quitting time will vary based upon production needs, and flexibility is critical. Temperatures range from 30 to 110 degrees in processing departments. Exposure to potentially dangerous machinery and equipment are present in the plant. Potential electrical, mechanical, and chemical, hazards are also present. The noise level is high and constant. Floors are damp and slick. Must be able to bend, stoop, pull and lift up to 50 lbs., and to stand for long periods of time.

Skills and Specification:

• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Ability to read labels and numbers.
• Ability to operate in high speed and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to add, subtract, and multiply.
• Able to follow instructions as directed by Supervisor.
• Ability to stand for a long time.

Education and Qualification:

High school degree preferred. Certification in operating forklifts is an advantage.